reconstruir
verbCEFR B2
What does “reconstruir” mean in English?
to reconstruct, to rebuild
to reconstruct, to rebuild (reconstruir + noun — literal or figurative reconstruction after damage or loss)
Example sentences
Las autoridades se propusieron reconstruir el barrio histórico dañado por el terremoto respetando el estilo original.
The authorities set out to reconstruct the historic district damaged by the earthquake, respecting the original style.
Los historiadores intentaron reconstruir los hechos a partir de los documentos disponibles.
Historians tried to reconstruct events from the available documents.
How to use it
Reconstruir means 'to reconstruct' or 'to rebuild'. Can be literal (reconstruir un edificio) or figurative (reconstruir una narrative, reconstruir la confianza). Irregular: yo reconstruyo (like construir). Common in post-crisis, historical, and analytical discourse.
Common mistake
Reconstruir (reconstruct from damage or fragments) vs. restaurar (restore — return to original condition) vs. reparar (repair — fix specific damage). In heritage contexts, restaurar implies original fidelity; reconstruir allows more reconstruction.